Let me be clear: when I say “fall cocktails you need to try”, I mean “we”. Honestly, truly– I wrote this list for myself. Haters will say that the love of Fall is basic, and that’s why haters don’t matter. When I think of fall cocktails, the first thing that comes to mind is hot cider and […]
Fall Mood Board – Creative Inspiration
Who remembers Ace’s awesome meditation mood board? Well she inspired me to create my own fall mood board. mood board: an arrangement of images, materials, pieces of text, etc., intended to evoke or project a particular style or concept. I’ve seen mood boards used in fashion, photography, branding, web design, wedding planning, and interior decorating. It […]
Goodbye Summer: Bucket List Revisited
Goodbye Summer. Hello Fall! In June, Donni and I shared our Summer Bucket Lists with you. I’m back to share what I actually checked off my list, and what I have planned for the fall. Summer 2016 Bucket List Sunrise meditation. It wasn’t the outdoor meditation like I hoped for, but I did manage to wake […]
Am I “Basic” Because I Love Fall?
Last weekend, as I was standing in line for beer at Music Midtown a girl tapped me on the shoulder to ask if she could take a picture with me. She and her friends made a scavenger hunt to play during the festival. Obviously, the item on her list was magical black girl, right? Check! […]
Words of Wisdom to My Younger Self
For as long as I can remember, my Auntie Karen took the younger generations of our family on Kids’ Day Out trips. They eventually turned into Girls’ Day Outs because the amount of boys in my family was slim. Girls’ Day Out blessed me with some of my favorite memories. These memories include, seeing Beauty […]
Bachelorette Party Must-Haves
She said yes, and it’s time for you to plan a lit bachelorette party. If the thought of marriage scares you, all the fun that comes with celebrating marriage might ease your mind. Traditionally, planning a celebration to honor the bride-to-be is the job of the Maid of Honor. I’m going to be a little shady and […]